Dr. Barbara Ferrer provides latest information on coronavirus in LA County
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Los Angeles County's Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, stopped by Good Day LA Thursday to provide the latest information on the coronavirus and its impact on Los Angeles County.

Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks

Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.

Concerns of new surge as COVID-19 cases spike
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A recent spike in coronavirus cases has led to ramped up testing across Southern California.

Newsom threatens counties that defy shelter-in-place orders

Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other. 

New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths,  predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18. 

Los Angeles to increase coronavirus testing capacity as numbers continue to spike

As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise across Southern California, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the city will be expanding its testing capacity. 

Report: State, local aid needed to avert 4 million layoffs

A report could help illustrate a bipartisan agreement in Congress on next month’s fifth, and possibly final, COVID-19 response bill.

Another 1,200 coronavirus cases confirmed in LA County

More than 30 additional deaths due to the coronavirus were reported Wednesday by Los Angeles County health officials, along with more than 1,260 new cases, while the number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 continued its slow upward climb. 

Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24

Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.

Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme

A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

Heading to these 3 states? Quarantine might be in the cards

What was presented as a “travel advisory” that starts Thursday affects three adjacent Northeastern states that managed to check the spread of the virus this spring as New York City became a hot spot for the pandemic, the Associated Press reports.

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.

Bill would provide free cloth masks to any American who requests one

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, Wednesday introduced legislation to provide free cloth face coverings via United States mail to any American who requests one, as well as authorize a public service announcement campaign and further research into mask efficacy to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly

In Mississippi, Florida, Texas and Arizona, young people have started going out again, many without masks, in what health experts see as irresponsible behavior.

Orange County reports highest number of single-day coronavirus deaths

Orange County health officials reported their highest one-day total of deaths from the coronavirus Wednesday, announcing 26 fatalities, along with 354 newly confirmed cases.

Outside Lands festival canceled for 2020, lineup for 2021 announced

Organizers of what would have been the 13th Outside Lands Festival said they made the decision to cancel the 2020 event after discussions with local and state public health officials.